Finance Officer at Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)

Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) is Nigeria's leading private sector think-tank dedicated to achieving sustainable economic development through private sector-led initiatives. Convener of the annual Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) since 1993, as a platform for bringing together private sector leaders and senior public sector officials to discuss and dialogue on the future of the Nigerian economy.

In 1993, a group of passionate and concerned private sector leaders representing key economic sectors conceived the Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) and sustained it as a platform for bringing together private sector leaders and senior public sector officials to discuss and dialogue on the future of the Nigerian Economy. Three years later, in 1996, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) was established and incorporated as a non-profit, non-partisan private sector organisation with a mandate to promote and champion the reform of the Nigerian economy into an open, private sector-led globally competitive economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• The Finance Officer will play a key role in supporting NESG’s financial operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
• The Finance Officer will assist in daily financial transactions, preparation of reports, budgeting, and reconciliation processes. This role offers hands-on experience in financial analysis, compliance, and strategic planning in a dynamic, impactful environment that drives economic policy dialogue and development in Nigeria.

Job Specification

• Recording and posting all financial transactions into the accounting system daily.
• Ensuring proper documentation of all grants and funds donated to NESG, as well as all payment transactions.
• Conducting periodic reconciliation of all accounts in the general ledger and making necessary adjustments to correct errors or misstatements.
• Processing bills and invoices submitted by vendors, suppliers, and other service providers for payment.
• Ensuring periodic scanning of all transaction records and maintaining an electronic database of financial documents.
• Maintaining a comprehensive database of all approved invoices, bills, and supporting payment documents.
• Preparing monthly bank reconciliation statements and following up to ensure the resolution of any identified issues.
• Maintaining accurate records of all taxation activities, including tax liabilities and payments, and providing adequate proof of remittances for tax audit exercises.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Head of Finance & Administration.

Qualifications

• B.Sc Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Associate Chartered Accountant (Member or ICAN Final stage).
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, Sage, or other ERP systems).
• Strong understanding of financial planning, risk management, and taxation.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a Finance/Accounting Department.
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulatory compliance.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to ensure data accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (financial modeling, data analysis, etc.).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a Cover Letter to: [email protected] using “Finance Officer Application" as the subject of the mail.